Annamalai University vs Central Agricultural University
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Central Agricultural University in Imphal, Manipur, both offering B.Tech / B.E., B.Sc and M.Sc and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | Central Agricultural University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Imphal, Manipur |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹71k – ₹1.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 6 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0336 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | cau.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Annamalai University: from ₹30,000, against ₹71,000 at Central Agricultural University.
- Annamalai University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Central Agricultural University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Central Agricultural University at 151-200 (University).
- Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Central Agricultural University is in Imphal, Manipur, about 2,110 km apart.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Central Agricultural University lists 6; 4 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Annamalai University lists 9 programmes in all and Central Agricultural University lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
